Katie Boulter excited by British tennis after new record - For the first time, six British players have won first-round matches at the Australian Open.

British tennis celebrated a historic milestone at the Australian Open as Katie Boulter became the sixth British player to advance to the second round, following a hard-fought victory over Rebecca Marino.

Katie Boulter said she was inspired by her Aussie fiance and supporters after setting a new British record of six first round singles wins at the Australian Open. The British No.1 struggled with the pressure and Canadian world No.98 Rebecca Marino in a nervy nighttime encounter in the Kia Arena.

Six British players won first-round matches as Boulter joined Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu, Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart and Jacob Fearnley in round two

For the first time, six British players have won first-round matches but Boulter had to work extremely hard to join Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu, Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart and Jacob Fearnley in round two.

Watch the match highlights between Rebecca Marino & Katie Boulter in Round 1 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.

Katie Boulter’s victory over Rebecca Marino at the Australian Open has secured a slice of history for Great Britain at the Grand Slam tournament. It marks the first time six British players have reached the second round at Melbourne Park across the men’s singles and women’s singles.